VOA慢速英语:Does Technology Belong in College Classrooms?

短语讲解：

1. In fact, technology is shaping almost every part of our day-to-day existence, including education.

in fact 事实上; 实际上，其实
例句：You have to admit that you are, in fact, in difficulties
你不得不承认，你事实上是陷入了困境。

2. All of the classes take place online -- through a website.

take place 发生，举行
例句：A total solar eclipse is due to take place some time tomorrow.
明天某个时刻会发生日全食。

3. She was able to answer questions faster than most other teaching assistants.

be able to 能够; 能，会
例句：Mould you be able to describe a typical day on the job?
您能描述一下这个职位的日常工作内容吗？

4. Second, there is no system to make sure the technology is used the same way.

make sure 把事情弄清楚，核实或查明某事物
例句：I think it is true, but you had better make sure.
我想这是真的，但你最好证实一下。

5. Yarnall worries that once more technology enters classrooms, teachers and students will be more concerned about the technology than anything else.

concern about 使（自己）关心…
例句：She showed great concern about you.
她很为你担心。